Wood Knitted Elastic for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Knitted Elastic for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Knitted Elastic is the version buyers specify for kidswear when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Wood gives knitted elastic its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Knitted Elastic |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Silicone Wash Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | PU Coating, Sanforising, Brushing |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Down Jackets, Bridal Gowns, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Kidswear
- Yoga Wear
- Boots
- Scarves
- Backpacks
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover faux fur fabric, striped fabric, air mesh fabric, quilted fabric, and the processes most often paired with knitted elastic include digital printing, rotary printing, enzyme washing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
